Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 Plymouth Neon, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes, hydraulic14
- Air bags12
- Electrical system7
- Engine and engine cooling6
- Structure5
- Tires4
- Vehicle speed control3
- Seat belts3
- Suspension3
- Fuel system, gasoline3
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 5 injuries and 1 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 4 2001 Neon vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 8 people died inside them. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2001 Plymouth Neon failed the safety check 1.68% of the time — 16% less often than the average 2001 passenger car (2.00%). Median odometer at inspection: 128,751 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN THE PRESENCE OF OIL AND HEAT, THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD SWELL AND LOOSEN FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Plymouth told its dealers about the 2001 Plymouth Neon: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 635713 | SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL IN COOLANT RESERVOIR. *TT |
| 634272 | FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC |
| 629139 | MOISTURE ACCUMULATION INSIDE A VENTED HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY CONDITION. *TT |
| 623237 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN AUDIBLE A/C NOISE. *SLC |
| 623172 | INFORMATION ON NEW POWER STEERING FLUID.*SLC |
| 620934 | EXPERIENCING RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE WHEEL COVER OVER BUMPS. *TT |
| 620928 | ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ENGINE MAY UNDERSHOOT THE NORMAL IDLE SPEED WHEN BRAKING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESS AND / OR EXHIBIT ENGINE ROUGHNESS IMMEDIATELY AFTER MANUALLY SWITCHING THE A/C SYSTEM OFF. *TT |
| 620072 | SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE / DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL REVISIONS. *TT |
| 620066 | SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT |
| 620059 | SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT |
| 619123 | THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT ALL FACTORY INSTALLED EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS A SUNROOF, MEET THE UPPER INTERIOR HEAD PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 201. *TT |
| 618866 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A COLD START TIP IN HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 10 DEGREES C AND 27 DEGREES C (50 DEGREES C AND 80 DEGREES F). *TT |
| 618414 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A NO START CONDITION IN COLD TEMPERATURES DUE TO 5 VOLT REGULATOR FAILURE IN THE SBEC PCM MODULE. *JB |
| 618412 | INFORMATION REGARDING COMPRESSOR NOISE AT INITIAL ENGINE START-UP. *JB |
| 616730 | A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE FRONT SEAT BACK MAY RATTLE DUE TO EXTRA SHOULDER LENGTH ON THE SEAT BACK PIVOT BOLT. *TT |
| 615684 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FAULT CODE IN THE RADIO WHEN PERFORMING DIAGNOSTIC USING THE DRB III. THE CODE READS COLD CD. THE FAULT CODE IS NOT DISPLAYED TO THE CUSTOMER AND IS ONLY DISPLAYED WHEN PERFORMING DIAGNOSTICS. *TT |
| 614669 | DUE TO A DELAMINATION PROBLEM, THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT FOR THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND A/C COMPRESSOR MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. *TT |
| 614177 | SUBJECT REGARDING AN A/C CLUNK TYPE SOUND AT INITIAL ENGINE STARTUP. *TT |
| 614157 | SUBJECT REGARDING ANTENNA MAST INSTALLATION FOR 2000 - 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT |
| 6092304 | SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT |
| 6092269 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT POOR A/C OR ENGINE PERFORMANCE. *TT |
| 6092265 | ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT BACK MAY RATTLE, OR HAVE A TORN PIVOT BOLT BUSHING. *TT |
| 10229256 | KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty. |
| 10221686 | KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty. |
| 10220995 | Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161AA. Insulator only used on Auto-RWD transmission Note: The color of the insulator is not relevant for service. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation